by The ReCollective | Oct 15, 2022 | Guides and Tips
More than 3,500 people every year swallow lithium button batteries, many of which are children. Once ingested these batteries can cause serious injuries and even death. “Prevention is key. Don’t insert or change batteries in front of small children – shiny...
by bryce@therecollective.co | Sep 1, 2022 | Guides and Tips
With all the materials The ReCollective captures from households, having a system will help you divert your home’s waste with the greatest of ease! The ReCollective is glad to help you with the best, and easiest way to get rid of your stuff. Check out these tips to...
by The ReCollective | Aug 16, 2022 | Guides and Tips
Why Recycle Batteries and Light Bulbs Recycling batteries helps keep toxic metals out of landfills and helps prevent groundwater contamination. Mercury-containing light bulbs like CFLs can seep into groundwater. Phosphor, which is present in fluorescent bulbs and...
by The ReCollective | Aug 12, 2022 | Guides and Tips
The ReCollective doesn’t just help you divert our core monthly categories of materials: plastic film, lightbulbs, batteries, textiles, and styrofoam. We also select a special monthly material called the ReCo Pick. These items will be diverted through recycling...
by The ReCollective | Aug 9, 2022 | Guides and Tips
In this message, we’ll explain what’s at stake when plastic film and styrofoam don’t get recycled, what happens with your plastic bags and styrofoam when you sign up with the ReCollective, a profile of one of ReCo’s key partners, and more! THE...
